The announcement of the ‘phase-one’ agreement with China was good news for industries across California. However, the dispute has been going on long enough to show effects on supply chains…
Maintaining the Integrity of the Organic Seal
…you’re doing to ensure the supply chain and the traceability of the program,” said Batcha. According to the 2019 Organic Industry Survey, the organic market set a new record of…
How to Build an Herb Spiral in Your Garden
…well for a few months, or hot climates where cilantro starts to bolt and become coriander in April – then you also know that keeping a constant supply of your…
Almond Update: Solid State of the Industry, Call to Action Moving Forward
…make us better growers. It has the potential to differentiate ourselves from other nuts and from other businesses and differentiate ourselves in the supply chain,” said King. “You can’t be…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…supply for farms in more abundant quantities and more reliable deliveries than we’ve seen in recent years and doing that through partnerships at the state, federal, and local levels,” Wade…
November 2019 Dairy Market Report
…production of milk and milk solids per cow have been important supply-side contributors to higher prices. Good domestic demand growth and improved cheese exports has also been a positive factor,…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…“They’re going to be talking about what is happening with ag tech right now and sharing their thoughts on precision, automated technology, supply chain efficiency, food waste management, and really…
With Traceability Top of Mind, A Greater Push to Company-Specific UPCs in 2020
…said Ed Treacy, Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability at PMA. The thought process behind the implementation of specific GTINs was to allow retailers to improve category management with…
U.S. Pork Can Reduce Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with China by Nearly Six Percent
…food of Wuzhen town in China. “The U.S. pork industry is missing out on an unprecedented sales opportunity in China when it most needs an affordable, safe and reliable supply…
Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Rises Only a Penny
…from last year, after three years of decline since 2015,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. “Americans continue to enjoy the most affordable food supply in the world, but most…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…agricultural employees make to our food supply and rural communities than to deal fairly with immigrant employees and their immediate families,” Johansson said. “We urge Speaker Pelosi to bring the…
Climate Considerations for Processing Tomatoes
…a good focal point for future research. Another area of production which would be impacted by a shift in the production season would be seen further down the supply chain. …
Almond Update: Why Do Handlers Care About CASP
The topic of sustainability continues to grow and is making its way up the food chain. A session coming up at the 2019 Almond Conference will discuss how manufacturers are…
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
A team from the University of Illinois recently developed the first high-resolution map of the American food supply chain. The map provides a comprehensive look at how food such as fruits and vegetables,…